Description
Indulgent Churro Cheesecake Cookies blend Mexican dessert magic with classic American comfort. Sweet cinnamon-sugar coating and creamy cheesecake center make these treats irresistible for anyone craving a delightful culinary escape.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Filling and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Coating and Optional Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce (optional for drizzle)
Instructions
- Whip the cheesecake mixture by blending cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until velvety and uniform, then transfer to a piping tool and chill in the refrigerator.
- Create the cookie base by creaming butter and sugar until light and airy, then incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Integrate vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually fold into the butter mixture to form a cohesive dough.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. Craft dough into uniform spheres approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Gently press an indentation into each dough ball, creating a small cavity for the cheesecake filling.
- Extract the chilled cheesecake mixture and precisely pipe into the center of each cookie, ensuring even distribution.
- Develop a cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Delicately roll each filled cookie in the fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position cookies on prepared baking sheets, maintaining adequate spacing between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges transform to a golden-brown hue and surfaces appear set.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Embellish with a graceful caramel sauce drizzle for enhanced decadence.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake filling for at least 30 minutes to help it hold its shape better when piping into cookie centers.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free mixing that ensures a creamy texture.
- Create uniform cookies by using a cookie scoop or measuring spoon to portion the dough consistently.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance; golden edges indicate perfectly baked cookies without over-browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg